MTOR and temporal lobe epilepsy: Temporal lobe epilepsy rats receiving 2-week electroacupuncture treatment at GV14 and GV20 acupoints showed significantly decreased phosphorylated mTOR levels in hippocampal CA3 and dentate gyrus regions, accompanied by increased expression of autophagy markers.[57] These findings suggest acupuncture may suppress seizure activity by inhibiting mTOR overactivation and promoting neuronal autophagy to maintain cellular homeostasis.